The Rossborough Inn - College Park, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 38° 59.118 W 076° 56.253
18S E 332182 N 4316930
The oldest building, older than the college itself, at the University of Maryland.
Waymark Code: WMZ4WB
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The plaque says, "Erected in 1798 in the infancy of the nation and a few years before the founding of the University of Maryland. The Rossborough Inn stands as one of the landmarks of the nation's and of the University's growth. This historic structure has been restored by the University of Maryland with the aid of the federal government and is dedicated to the spirit of loyalty and the traditions of democracy as exemplified in its alumni and students. Placed June 2, 1939, with appropriate exercises by the alumni association of the University of Maryland."
Group that erected the marker: UMD

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
UMD, CP, MD, USA


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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